05/05/2026
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Hello,
I’m writing to share that you or your organization has been nominated in our annual Readers' Choice Best of 2026 Poll & Awards. Congratulations!
Now that you’re in the running for the top spot in your category, it’s time to rally your fans, friends and community. Share the news on your social media channels and let your audience know you appreciate their support. We’ve included some important rules and a link below with promotional assets, along with a printable sign featuring a QR code for easy access to the ballot if you have a brick-and-mortar location.
We’d love for you to tag us in your posts. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram at
Voting Rules
Nominees are encouraged to share the ballot through social media and email. The more participation we see, the more the results reflect the true voice of our community. Each individual may submit one vote per category and vote only once during the voting period using a verified email address. Any attempt to submit multiple votes, including the use of multiple email addresses, will result in all associated votes being disqualified. Nominees who attempt to submit multiple votes, even using multiple email addresses, will be removed from the ballot. These guidelines are in place to ensure fairness, protect the integrity of the process and reflect genuine community support. We appreciate your help in keeping the process fair for everyone.
Nominee Assets
Here is a link to graphics for social media, along with a printable counter or door sign with a QR code linked to the ballot: LINK TO SPL BEST OF NOMINEE ASSETS
We are also planning a celebration event for this year’s winners. Winners will be invited to participate and receive their official honors once voting has concluded and results have been verified.
If you’re interested in sponsoring the event or would like more information about the contest or advertising opportunities, please feel free to reach out.
Further Details
What Is the Best Of Poll and Awards?
Each year, we highlight the “Best of” St. Pete and surrounding communities through our annual readers’ choice roundup. The poll is driven entirely by community nominations and celebrates standout businesses, organizations, places and services across the area. The poll was announced in April across our social channels, weekly newsletter and in the May/June print issue of St. Pete Life. There is no cost to participate.
How Does the Nomination Process Work?
Nominations were collected from community submissions following our open call. The top four nominees in each category, based on the number of nominations received, were selected and added to the official online ballot.
How Does the Voting Process Work?
To vote, participants must visit: https://event.stpetelifemag.com/splvote and follow the instructions provided. Voting ends on 6/5/2025 at 4 pm.
How and When Will Winners Be Announced?
Winners will be notified by email after all votes have been tallied and verified. We ask that you refrain from sharing winner information until results are officially published online and in the print magazine on July 1 at 12 pm.
Congratulations again. It truly is an honor to be nominated, and in this case, it reflects meaningful recognition from the community.
Have a great week!
Nick
NICK STEELE
Editor in Chief
(917) 962-7315
stpetelifemag.com
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The nominations are in — and now it's your turn to make it official. St. Pete Life Magazine's "Best Of" Reader's Choice ballot is live, and the community has spoken up about the businesses, people and places that make this area one of a kind. Now we need your vote.
